Over the years, we’ve built our Wine & Beer department slowly and carefully and we now boast one of the most comprehensive and exciting wine departments in Vermont. To make things even better, we have in-the-aisle staff to help you make sense of all those gorgeous bottles. Wondering what wine pairs with what food? We are here to help! Our Beer selection is huge with over 20 feet of refrigerated beers from all over the world. Special orders, full-case special pricing, and going the extra mile are all part of our plan! We have regular wine tastings right here at the store.
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Wine of the Week – 2010 Las Brujas Tannat
Ever tasted wine from Uruguay or a tannat wine? Here’s the chance to accomplish both!
On the road all of us travel, we always are striving to be healthy, wealthy, and wise. As such, our wine of the week fulfills all of the above! Off we go to South America and more specifically Uruguay to visit the Tannat grape.
With three to four more procyanidins than other red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, this flavonoid-rich powerhouse is now one of the most prominent grapes in Uruguay, where it’s considered the “national grape.”
With soft tannins, elegance, and blackberry notes, this wine holds its own with any big dish. Las Brujas means “the witches”, which is the name of the vineyard, surrounded by rivers and lush green meadows. Come give this hand-harvested tannat a spin on your palate.
Single Bottle Price $14.99
Case Bottle Price $13.50 (No Limit)
Wine of the Week – Chateau Pesquie Cotes du Ventoux Terrasses 2010
This Southern Rhone Valley beauty has dropped to the Green Mountain State from France with some serious credentials sans sticker shock!
Famed wine critic, Robert Parker, throws this wine a 94! He goes on to say, “rarely can wine be found that’s spectacular in quality and low in price. A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, its stunning dense bluish/purple color offers up notes of sweet blueberries, black cherry liqueur, licorice, incense…”. Obviously, Mr. Parker can’t say enough about it, nor can we!
Healthy Living has secured 9 cases of this outstanding 94 point wine and is selling it for a song.
This beauty won’t last long…
Single Bottle Price $13.99
Case Price $12.60 (No Limit)
Wine of the Week – Cameron Hughes 2008 Sonoma County Meritage Lot 171
This outstanding red is sourced from three fabled California appellations: Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Red Hills, using a blend of three grapes: Merlot, Malbec, Petite Verdot.
Deep red with a violet hue. Aromas of bright bing cherries and dark chocolate occupy the nose. Super approachable on the palate, bright fruit, and silky texture are supported by well-integrated oak. Predominantly Merlot, this wine shows a balanced tannic structure and a silky mouthfeel, start to finish.
As a modern international négociant, they partner with top-tier wineries around the world, buying and contracting their ultra-premium wine to sell at very affordable prices. Incredibly well-priced wine from world class appellations that will satisfy any palate and budget. This daily drinker won’t last long at this price, come and get it!
Regular Price $13.99
SalePrice $8.99
Case Price $8.10
Wine of the Week – Catalpa Malbec 2009
Catalpa Malbec comes from a 70-year-old vineyard located in the Alto Tupungato area, one of the best wine-growing regions within Mendoza, Argentina. The vineyard is located at 4,430 feet high, enjoying a wonderful sun exposure and cool temperatures that allow the grapes perfect ripening. The grapes are hand picked and selected from a sorting table. Temperature controlled fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, and 40% of the wine sees new French oak.
The attack on this wine starts with an explosion of blackberry, plum, and currant with touches of chocolate and coffee. A lovely soft, rich mouth feel leads to supple tannins and a long lingering finish. This is a great wine for braised lamb shanks or roasts during this chilly winter weather.
$16.99
222 Bottles of Cheer!
We’re toasting the season with the launch of our very own Healthy Living wine label! This project has been in the works for some time, as our outstanding in-house connoisseur Brian Maloney scoured the California wine country in search of a vintner’s product fit to bear our name. 222 Dorset Street Chardonnay and Pinor Noir represent grapes hailing from the renowned terroir of California’s Sonoma County. Our Chardonnay shimmers with tones of orchard fruit, while its ruddy partner rambles through low-lying thickets of berry, mushroom and earthy elements. Reasonably priced and well paired with a range of dishes, 222 Dorset Street wines make for versatile stocking stuffers, host/ hostess party gifts, or contented quaffs around the Yule log as it crackles and glows.
Look for it in our Wine & Beer Department next week!
Wine of the Week – Ramey Claret 2006
David Ramey is considered to be one of the most respected winemakers in California and the world over. After getting an eonology degree from UC Davis, he started his career working for Christian Moueix at the renowned Chateau Petrus in Bordeaux. He took what he’d learned from the Old World traditions of winemaking and applied them to winemaking in California. Ramey helped open Matanzas Creek, Chalk Hill, Dominus Estate (owned by Christian Moueix) and Rudd Estates. He and his wife Carla opened Ramey Wine Cellars in 1996 which he dedicates most his time to yet finds time to consult for many other wineries throughout California.
Clarets typically are a blend of the five Bordeaux varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petite Verdot. In the days before AOC laws it was common practice in Bordeaux to blend in a bit of Syrah from Hermitage. These wines were typically the most sought after and commanded the highest prices because of their soft supple texture and added complexity. Ramey has taken a page from history in using the same practice with his Claret.
The 2006 Ramey Claret is a stunning wine and it gives a look into the house style at a relatively affordable price. Richly textured, with layers of flavor this wine continues to open up for hours, displaying incredible nuance and grace for its size. There’s a core of dark berry fruit with plum, currant and hints of cocoa with fine grained tannins. Treat yourself over the holidays and pick up a bottle or two of this. We got an incredible deal on this wine and are able to offer it for $29.99 down from $37.99. If we run out of this, try the equally delicious (or maybe even a little bit more delicious) 2007 Claret. Unfortunately we cannot offer the ’07 at the same great deal. Grab the ’06 while you can!
Wine Spectator 91 Points
Regular Price $37.99
Sale Price $29.99
Wine of the Week – Morgan Metallico Chardonnay 2010
With consumers getting tired of the rich, buttery, oaky Chardonnays that have typified California Chardonnay for years, producers are moving towards a style of Chardonnay that is all about the fruit and the aromatics rather than the background notes of wood. Morgan Winery out of Monterey has consistently put out one of the best unoaked Chardonnays on the market for the last several years. The fruit is sourced from the Santa Lucia Highlands and Arroyo Seco AVA’s which feature fog filled mornings, leading to warm days, followed by cool nights. These are perfect growing conditions for high quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Morgan Metallico Chardonnay starts off full of green apple and pink grapefruit on the nose, while the palate has tropical fruit elements of citrus, mango and pineapple. The finish is clean and bright, with lively acidity. This is perfect with Asian cuisine, shellfish or light chicken dishes. This year’s version was so good it was just named as one of the Top 100 wines of 2011 by Wine Spectator, and it is only available here at Healthy Living!
Wine Spectator 91
Regular Price $20.99
SalePrice $17.99
